Tuija Toivonen
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | 22 September 1958 Elimäki, Finland |
| Sport | |
| Sport | Long-distance running |
Tuija Sisko Annele Toivonen-Jousimaa (born 22 September 1958) is a retired female long-distance runner from Elimäki, Finland. She competed in the women's marathon for her native country at two consecutive Summer Olympics, starting in 1984. Her best result was the 10th place at the 1984 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles, California. Toivonen set her personal best in the classic distance in 1991, clocking 2:28:59.
Achievements
[edit]| Year | Competition | Venue | Position | Event | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Representing  Finland | |||||
| 1982 | European Championships | Athens, Greece | 14th | Marathon | 2:48:51 |
| 1983 | World Championships | Helsinki, Finland | 8th | Marathon | 2:34:14 |
| 1984 | Olympic Games | Los Angeles, United States | 10th | Marathon | 2:32:07 |
| 1987 | World Championships | Rome, Italy | 20th | 10,000 m | 33:25.46 |
| 1988 | Olympic Games | Seoul, South Korea | 41st | Marathon | 2:43:00 |
References
[edit]- Tuija Toivonen at World Athletics
- Tuija Toivonen at Tilastopaja (registration required)
- Tuija Toivonen at Olympics.com
- Tuija Toivonen at Olympedia
- Tuija Toivonen at InterSportStats
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- People from Elimäki
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- Finnish women marathon runners
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- Athletes (track and field) at the 1988 Summer Olympics
- Finnish Athletics Championships winners
- Competitors at the 1981 Summer Universiade
- World Athletics Championships athletes for Finland
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